He is indeed alive and it seems like he is beginning to realize this is not a good situation he has gotten himself into. He has calmed down and is beginning to focus and formulate a plan to return. There is indeed an occult element, so for now, he must keep his plans in secrecy, which is why he cannot contact anyone. This will take time, and I don't see him returning soon. It may take up to several weeks in fact before the right time comes. And it has to be the right time. Just don't give up and start believing his return is impossible. Keep praying for him because he is being guided with divine assistance through this journey and your prayers are giving his divine assistants the energy to carry out this plan. I believe that there is a set date in March he will return for, a special date like a birthday that he would not miss.It will be through this "return to center" that he will be able to look back on this situation and take it's lessons to heart. Until then, he will not be able to see the big picture. Sending your energy, love, and prayers are all that can be done at this time. His return date is part of cosmic record and cannot be sped up.